Columbia Tile Art Contracting

The work went very well.  There were several things that made this job a bit challenging.  First, we used tile that was custom made for us by a local tile artist, and as a result, there was slight variation in the size of the tiles.  Secondly, the mantel above the fireplace is not completely level.  Third, our fireplace is flanked by built in wooden bookcases, and some of the tile had to be cut to fit around part of the bookcases.  Mike did a great job of dealing with all of these challenges and making the installation look really beautiful. The kitchen was probably not as challenging but again, Mike did an excellent job and we're very pleased with the result.
Mike is very professional and is very easy to work with.  He shows up on time, does exactly what he says he's going to do, and cleans up after himself.  I highly recommend Columbia Tile Art Contracting!

We called at least 4 tile contractors on Angie's List, and Mike was one of two who actually returned our calls.  He came out the next day to bid the project, which was installing subway tile backsplashes in two kitchens.  We had previously purchased the tile with the idea of doing the work ourselves, but were running out of time and energy.  He offered advice on how to prepare for the tile jobs and, then after we had selected his company to do the work, he came out that very day to remove some old tile from one of the kitchens and replace the drywall, as we were having new countertops installed the next day.  He charged us $120 for that, which we were happy to pay, as we did not want to do this ourselves and it really was very short notice to him.  Then, one week later, he came back, and over 4 days, installed the new tile backsplashes in both kitchens.  They turned out beautifully, and we are very happy with Mike's craftsmanship and our new backsplashes.  Mike is just a nice fellow:  very mellow, not rushed.  We intend to use his company again in the future and certainly recommend him to others.

He was incredibly patient with my horrible scheduling. He knew his craft with high craftsmanship.
Would use him again. Would refer him to others.

Mike very patiently helped me design a plan for placement of travertine tile with glass and stone accent for our shower.  His suggestion about how to incorporate the accent pieces with the travertine turned out beautifully. He also had to finesse the tile we had chosen for the shower floor to make it drain properly.   Mike had a suggestion for how to incorporate a touch of the travertine in with the ceramic bathroom floor tiles.  Looks great!  Fortunately, the wine cellar floor was a little more straight forward but is also just lovely.
Mike's prep work is expertly done.  We have been going through the permit process with City of Beaverton inspectors and the inspector that came for the plumbing said Mike's work was excellent and the best he had seen in quite a while.
Mike also took great care in making sure the walls and floors were level as he installed the tile.  When the glass was measured for the shower enclosure, they said it was unusual to not have to compensate for unlevel tile around soffit areas.  Ours was perfect.
Mike Patunas is a soft spoken, thoughtful man who was a pleasure to work with. 

We had Mike install tile on 2 full height walls, around the window opening, as well as the shower pan, shower shelf recesses and floor. I had very specific thought on how I wanted the tile joints to lay out. Mike did an incredible job. He takes a lot of pride in what he does. The tile cuts he does to make things turn out just right are really impressive. He is also extremely nice and easy to talk to.

Mike is really an outstanding craftsman. His attention to detail, his design suggestions and his rapport with clients are amazing. He is thoughtful and articulate and it was a pleasure having him on this project.

Mike's work was meticulously done and artistic.  He worked well with our contractor, designer, and us.  He was responsive to our needs.  Our tile and stonework is beautiful---we love it!   Mike can be reached at [email protected].

Mike pajonas is great, very professional is there when he says he will be communicative asks the right questions & resolves issues if then arise. Good quality at a good price & clean within the workspace. highly recommend !

Work finished on time with very attractive results. He inadvertently caused a water leak but fixed the problem at his expense within 24 hours.

He was wonderful ! His price was reasonable, worked carefully, and his work is beautiful.
He is a master tile layer.

Always a pleasure to have on job. Hardworking, thorough, self motivated. Good client interaction, creative solutions to design challenges. No callbacks, most important.